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In a secret assessment shared with key senators, CIA briefers said it was now "quite clear" that electing Trump was Russia's goal, the Washington Post reported. "It is the assessment of the intelligence community that Russia's goal here was to favor one candidate over the other," a senior official said.

Friday's the day to get the shovels at the ready and prime the snowblower. Both will be needed as a weekend storm will bring the first significant snowfall of the season to the Twin Cities and parts of the state.

The crowd gathered Friday night in the mall's rotunda warmed up with carols before performing the late Zach Sobiech's song in his memory. The event was part of the 18th annual KS95 for Kids Radiothon, which raised more than $540,000.